Strategic Education Lead for Trainee Growth

Grant Thornton Ireland; Dublin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Grant Thornton Ireland is seeking a Professional Education Lead on a fixed-term contract covering maternity leave. The role oversees trainee qualification programmes, governance and partnerships with professional bodies.

You will lead the education function across ACA, ACCA and other pathways, shape trainee progression, ensure compliance and drive continuous improvement in learning operations, partnering with senior stakeholders to develop future qualified professionals.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in professional education, learning and development.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the firm's professional education function across ACA, ACCA, AITI and other qualification pathways.
• Build and maintain relationships with professional bodies and education providers.
• Provide strategic advice on professional education, trainee development and qualification pathways.
• Represent the professional education function in internal and external forums.
• Oversee trainee progression and support a positive qualification experience.
• Partner with business leaders to support trainee engagement and retention.
• Identify risks and issues relating to trainee progression and qualification success.
• Oversee delivery of education programmes, exam cycles and training contract requirements.
• Ensure governance, compliance and record management across pathways.
• Monitor progression and follow up actions; prepare reports and insights.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives and projects in learning operations.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Organisational skills

Multi-tasking

Education

Professional accountancy qualification (ACA/ACCA)

Job description

Grant Thornton Ireland is seeking a Professional Education Lead on a fixed-term contract covering maternity leave. The role oversees trainee qualification programmes, governance and partnerships with professional bodies.

You will lead the education function across ACA, ACCA and other pathways, shape trainee progression, ensure compliance and drive continuous improvement in learning operations, partnering with senior stakeholders to develop future qualified professionals.